SENATOR MARTY GOLDEN SECURES TRAFFIC LIGHT BY FONTBONNE HALL ACADEMY

Brooklyn- State Senator Martin J. Golden (R-C, 22nd District) today is announcing that the New York City Department of Transportation has approved his request to install a traffic light at a busy intersection at the corner of the block of Fontbonne Hall Academy.

The Department of Transportation has approved a traffic signal to be installed at the intersection of 99th Street and Shore Road by March 31, 2011.

Senator Marty Golden stated, “This corner has long been one where a traffic light has been requested by the parents, administration and students of Fontbonne Hall Academy.

For the vehicular and pedestrian safety at these intersections, I am pleased to have worked with the Department of Transportation to have these safety measures installed. Each time a dangerous and busy intersection is approved for a traffic light, we eliminate danger and have the opportunity to see safer streets.”

Senator Golden encourages residents to report dangerous intersections to his office to be considered for traffic studies. Senator Golden’s office can be reached at (718) 238-6044 or on the internet at www.golden.nysenate.gov.